New Music Business Briefing: Nokia Twango’s For $100M, Mickey Mouse Record Labels & Much More.
>>> In a move designed to appease regulators, XM and Sirius say hat they will offer ala carte pricing if a merger is approved. (press release) NPR and Sen. Brownback. Continue reading
The RIAA Follies: Campus Edition
Another 408 "pre-litigation letters" have gone out to 23 universities. (press release) The University of Kansas has instituted a one strike and your out policy against file sharers. (ARS) A. Continue reading
EMI Grabs Microsoft Talent To Lead Digital Technology
Add another name to EMI’s growing list of digital VP’s. The company has named Microsoft’s M Paramasivam as the global VP of Technology. In this newly created role, Paramasivam –. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Rhapsody Clarifies DRM Position. Promises August Announcement.
In a Hypebot commentary last week I questioned the lack of recent progress on the DRM free front. Where was Amazon’s new store? Why hasn’t iTunes added DRM free product. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Caroline Needs Sales Ass’t
As a service to our peers, we’re publishing free job listings from any music related company. You can find a few more here and if you’re looking for help just. Continue reading
Last.FM Demands Indies Waive Royalties
UPDATED: Last.FM has a stellar reputation as a place where all music is created equal. Where music discovery is a wonderfully random event untainted by cash or influence. But Last.FM’s. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Amp’d Shuts Down, EMI Shareholder’s Inch Towards Terra, S-Curve Invests In Widgets & More.
>>> Amp’d Mobile is shutting down as of Tuesday and selling off assets at auction. Expect multiple bidders. >>> Shareholder support for Terra Firma’s bid to buy EMI is up. Continue reading
Real Reports Earnings This Tuesday
RealNetworks (NASDAQ:RNWK) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2007 on Tuesday. T RealNetworks’ earnings press release, financial statements and supplemental financial data will be available just prior. Continue reading
New Music Business Week In Review
>>> Even though other bidders have dropped out, EMI shareholders have still not yet approved Terra Firma’s bid to buy the company. >>> In a major victory for indie musicians. Continue reading
RIAA Admits Stream Ripping Is Not A Problem
Forcing net music stations to stop mp3 broadcasts and implement systems that would stop "stream ripping" (aka pulling songs off a net radio stream) has been a recent SoundExchange demand. Continue reading
